Animal Control

A 52-year-old Dayton man was arrested Monday in the 1600 block of Fifth Street for suspicion of third offense felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Back in February, a little black kitten made headlines throughout Carson City. Oakley took it upon herself to have a nature adventure and climbed all the way to the top of an Oak tree, hence, her name. Sadly, she couldn’t quite figure out how to get down.

I am a resident of Carson City’s West side for almost three decades and Friday morning my brother in law made me aware of a cat stuck in a 40 foot tall tree. Immediately, I thought this animal will need to be helped and will not be able to come down on its own.

South Lake Tahoe firefighters rescued two dogs that fell through the ice along the Truckee River on Saturday. The incident happened near Venice Drive where the river meets the lake after the fire agency received a dispatch call about two dogs in the icy water.

As I contemplate the topic of this week’s Animal Files Column, I struggle. The reason is because the story that I am going to share is based off secondhand information. I don’t know whether it’s true or false. The ethical part of me doesn’t want to put misinformation out there. The other part of me knows that this story is spreading like wildfire on social media and that people are already forming their own opinions.

Lifesaving for homeless pets in Carson City is about to reach a new beginning. A brand new animal shelter is opening, with a special Open House this Saturday and Sunday.

Construction workers are putting the finishing touches on the new $4 million Carson City Animal Shelter in preparation for the facility's Oct. 8 grand opening.

Construction of the new Carson City Animal Services shelter at the corner of Airport Road and Butti Way is progressing, said Carson City Public Works Director Darren Shulz, with completion scheduled for early October.

They’re always at the other end of the line, the lifeline between those who have emergencies and the first responders. They are rooted at the very center, disseminating information as it comes in. Their work is absolutely essential because every second counts.

Lifesaving at Nevada Humane Society doesn’t stop; in fact, more often than not, multiple animals are in need of special surgeries all at the same time. Recently, Donner the puppy made headlines and is currently recovering from surgery. Today, Carson the cat is beginning his journey, and, just like Donner’s did, it begins with a rough start.

UPDATE 3:55PM: Carson City Fire Department Chief Bob Schreihans said the early Monday morning fire that took the life of a 70-year-old man at a Senator Apartments unit on South Roop Street appears to be accidental.
Preliminary findings show possible smoking in bed but that still has not been determined, said Schreihans. The matter remains under investigation.
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An elderly man and his pet cat died in a fire that may have resulted from an explosion inside a Roop Street apartment unit early Monday morning.
Firefighters were called at 12:12 a.m. to the Senator Apartment complex at 505 South Roop Street and quickly extinguished the fire.

The statistics are counted and Nevada Humane Society is proud to announce that their first full year in Carson City had a big impact on lifesaving, making Nevada’s capital city the second region to become a no-kill community in Nevada.

You would be surprised at the number of people that don’t know who we are or what we do. Yes, people use our name and adopt from us and talk about us, but many people confuse us with other non-profit groups. It’s a common challenge faced by all animal welfare agencies.

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of marijuana possession with intent to sell, a felony, and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Each year, Nevada Humane Society sets aside time to pay tribute to the pets in our lives, past and present. The holiday season is a time to show our animal companions how much they mean to us, and our annual Lights of Love is a touching way to do just that.

Last month in Carson City the Nevada Humane Society lent a hand to help save a number of animals and is an example of what Lights of Love is about.

Carson City’s aging animal shelter will undergo scheduled maintenance and necessary repairs that will take approximately three to four weeks, leading to the temporary closure of the dog kennels at the facility. The cat adoption area, licensing, and main shelter will remain open as normal.

Wildlife Professionals and Dog Trainers Collaborate to Train Pups on Snake Bite Prevention for Nevada Communities.

Get Rattled will hold an important Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Clinic in Smith Valley Nevada supporting the Smith Valley Volunteer Fire Department!

Nevada Humane Society is issuing a big public thanks to Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota Scion for generously donating a 2015 Toyota Corolla as the grand prize for the annual Duck Race and Festival set for Sunday, August 23 in Reno.

On race day, 30,000 bright yellow rubber ducks will race down the Truckee River to raise money and awareness for homeless pets. The first duck — not necessarily the fastest duck — to reach the finish line and enter the official duck trap will be the grand prize winner and can walk away with the Toyota Corolla that night.

Rattlesnakes have already been active for months due to the mild winter and low precipitation, fostering an earlier and longer snake season. If you enjoy activities that take you and your dogs outdoors, you and your pets may be at risk for encountering rattlesnakes.

A Kentucky woman was jailed Wednesday on burglary and multiple felony drug charges after being caught allegedly stealing merchandise from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
The woman, Lacey Min Hehl, 30, told officers she had planned to sell methamphetamine, found among her belongings, in order to go to a music festival in Arkansas.

Open letter to Board of Supervisors: You will meet on June 18, 2015 to determine if you will provide an additional $600,000 to construct a new animal services facility.

The Board approved a plan of expenditure and imposed a 1/8-cent sales tax increase to finance the $4 million bond to construct a new animal services facility. The Board embraced CASI’s design of a new facility despite unanswered questions from the community. However, only now, is the design’s cost being questioned by the Board.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture says it has tested positive for the first laboratory-confirmed rabid bat found in Washoe County. Bat rabies is endemic throughout Nevada. The agency's Animal Disease Laboratory notes that between six and 20 bats annually test positive for rabies, usually between the months of May and October. However, in recent years positive bats have been confirmed as early as February.

The Henderson City Council refused Tuesday to allow the reopening of a pet store that was shut down after animal control officers found puppies in cramped cages with no water. Pet Pros owner Scott Gardner said the store had 16 employees and had been open for 11 years. The city’s business license...

A Dayton man was arrested early Tuesday morning at Highway 50 and Empire Ranch Road on misdemeanor warrant charges of harassment and first offense stalking, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
According to the arrest report, the 57-year-old man was stopped on a traffic violation, failing to use a turn signal. The man acknowledged the violation by saying he did not feel it was necessary to use a turn signal when changing lanes because he did not see another vehicle in the lane he was merging into, the arrest report states.

In this week's edition of It's Your City, Carson City Ward 1 Supervisor Karen Abowd provides an update on the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at its Thursday, Dec. 4 meeting.

Among the items, the board:

I want to thank the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors for their recent approval of entering into a contract with the Nevada Humane Society to run our existing and soon-to-be-built animal shelter.

Reno, Nevada – On Saturday, October 25th, at the Atlantis Resort and Casino, located at 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, CRCS, a local canine recovery center, is revealing their plans to build a campus in Northern Nevada. The event titled “Fall for CRCS” is the launch of a 4 year long campaign to raise $1,000,000.00 to complete the purchase and renovations to a 5.2 acre parcel and 12,000 sq ft of interior space that CRCS calls home. There are currently no programs of its kind in Nevada.

Carson City Animal Services is in the process of trapping dozens of cats found Thursday abandoned in a Ladera Drive home.

The cats that animal control officers have been able to retrieve so far are being treated, fed and assessed for health concerns through an intake process, said Taylor Radtke, public information officer for Carson City Health and Human Services.

I am adamantly opposed to the 1/8 cent tax increase to fund proposed city projects. I resent the efforts of city staff to “bundle” these projects, falsely represent them as necessary, and, by omission, deceive voters as to the true costs of these efforts. While at the work shop on January 21st, no one could tell me where the tax budget shortfall was for these projects, and there was no clearly demonstrable need.

Some have shown an interest in having public input into the management of our animal control.

If you feel you have something to offer in this regard, you can contact
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We hope to hear from you.